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Extending the life of Nassau Coliseum and the chance to continue competing for a Stanley Cup were on the line in the nation’s capital but the Islanders could not find the magic that helped guide their franchise to four straight Stanley Cups in the early 1980’s. The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 and will face the New York Rangers in the Second Round of the NHL Playoffs. The referees astonishingly called a penalty with less than three minutes remaining

(John Tavares scores the game winning goal in the shootout) After two enormous wins against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and with 12,409 people on hand, the Islanders were determined to have a strong performance against a division rival that they have not had much success against in recent years. In fact, they have just four wins against the Philadelphia Flyers since the 2007-08 season. But the new look Islanders do not live in the past as they defeated the Flyers in a shootout a